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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wagner Resende (ranked 2655 p4p, 286 weight class) and Trevor Lee (ranked 2563 p4p, 278 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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187 cm
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192 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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178 cm
20
190 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wagner Resende! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Trevor Lee! The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Winston Howard and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Resende shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lee sprawls well. Lee wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Resende gets slowly back to his feet. Resende shoots in but no luck this time. Lee thows a leg kick but Resende checks it and Resende counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lee won't be happy with that. Resende controls the position from side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Resende has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Resende seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lee for as long as he can get away with. You can see the frustration on Lee's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. You can see the frustration on Lee's face as Resende controls the position. Resende trying to control the position but Lee is working away. Lee is being controlled here. Resende in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Resende goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lee has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Resende but great work by Lee. Resende wants to control but Lee postures up. Resende sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Resende looking for submissions off his back. Resende actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Resende is trying to get back to full guard. Lee is keen to just control but Resende is a slippery customer. Resende makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Resende. Resende wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment. Resende controlling the position. Resende escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Lee is posturing up here but Resende has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Lee tries to roll out but it's too tight and Lee has to tap! Slick submission there by Resende!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wagner Resende!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
34% |
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